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Abhishek Sharma 26 Runs Away From SRH Top 3 Run-Scorers

Abhishek Sharma is just 26 runs away from becoming the third-highest run-scorer for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL history. He currently has 2076 runs, trailing Kane Williamson's 2101 runs. The left-hander scored a brilliant 135* off 68 balls against Delhi Capitals in his last match. He will face Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, where he has a favorable record against Jofra Archer.

Key Points: Abhishek Sharma Close to SRH Record vs RR

  • Abhishek Sharma has 2076 runs for SRH
  • He needs 26 to surpass Kane Williamson's 2101
  • He scored 135* off 68 balls vs DC
  • He faces RR's Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger on Saturday
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Abhishek Sharma just 26 runs away from becoming third-highest run-scorer for SRH

Abhishek Sharma needs 26 runs to become third-highest run-scorer for SRH in IPL history. He faces RR on Saturday after a brilliant century.

"Abhishek has scored 62 runs in 35 balls off Archer — Head-to-head stats"

Jaipur, April 25

Sunrisers Hyderabad's swashbuckling opener Abhishek Sharma is just 26 runs away from surpassing Kane Williamson and becoming the third-highest run-scorer for the franchise in the Indian Premier League history.

Abhishek currently has 2076 runs in 78 innings for SRH. Third on the list of most runs for SRH is Kane Williamson, with 2101 runs in 75 innings. Shikhar Dhawan is second with 2768 runs in 91 innings, while David Warner is first with 4014 runs in 95 innings.

The left-hand batter will be in action against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2026 match on Saturday. Coming off a brilliant match-defining century against Delhi Capitals (DC), Abhishek is positioned well to become the third leading run-scorer for SRH.

Notably, Abhishek will face off against RR's ace pacers Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger on Saturday. Archer has a poor head-to-head record against Abhishek, with one dismissal in seven innings at a batting strike-rate of 177.14. Abhishek has scored 62 runs in 35 balls off Archer but is yet to face Nandre Burger.

Coming to Abhishek's last outing in the IPL 2026, he scored an unbeaten 135* in 68 balls, with 10 fours and 10 sixes, striking at almost 200. He batted throughout the entirety of 20 overs in the match.

With the help of Abhishek's knock, Hyderabad piled up a formidable 242/2 in their 20 overs. The knock marked Sharma's second IPL century. With this effort, Abhishek also moved to nine T20 centuries, drawing level with Virat Kohli among Indian batters.

In the all-time list, Chris Gayle leads with 22 centuries, followed by Babar Azam (12) and David Warner (10), while Abhishek now joins a group featuring players such as Quinton de Kock, Rilee Rossouw and Sahibzada Farhan.

Defending a massive total of 243, SRH pacer Eshan Malinga produced a superb four-wicket haul to power Sunrisers Hyderabad to a convincing 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals.

- ANI

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Priya S
Abhishek's century against DC was pure class—10 sixes and 10 fours, almost 200 strike rate. But I hope he doesn't get complacent. Archer is not easy to face, even if the head-to-head looks good. SRH fans are waiting for a big chase in Jaipur. 🟠 Bhaichara for Hyderabad!
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James A
Impressive numbers from Abhishek Sharma. He's been consistent and aggressive. The comparison to Williamson is interesting—Kane's 2101 came at a more sedate pace, but Abhishek's strike rate is a different ball game. Will be keen to see how he handles Nandre Burger's pace on Saturday. Exciting times for SRH!
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Rohit P
Great achievement, but I think we should also acknowledge Kane Williamson's contribution to SRH. He was the captain and anchor during tough times. Abhishek is a different beast—aggressive from ball one. Just 26 runs to go, should be a formality on this Jaipur pitch. Hope he doesn't get out early! 🏏
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Vikram M
Abhishek Sharma is turning into a match-winner for SRH. But I have a small criticism—he needs to convert more starts into big scores. 78 innings for 2076 runs gives an average around 26, which is decent but not elite. Still, he's young and improving. The century against DC shows his ceiling. Let's hope he stays consistent! 🔥
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